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Despite two SBAC members requesting special meeting, $3.6M land purchase moves forward

Suzette Cook

May 11, 2020

School Board of Alachua County (SBAC) Members Dr. Leanetta McNealy and Tina Certain requested a special meeting to discuss the land purchase of a 37-acre parcel […]

Education

Gray stressed the importance of teamwork for undefeated Gainesville High in 2020

Mike Ridaught

May 11, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Katherine Gray of the Gainesville High softball team. Gray was a Gainesville Sun first team All-Area as a junior. In 2019 […]

Local News

Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash

Reggie Connell

May 11, 2020

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Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News – a local independent online news site dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the surrounding areas of […]

Business

Before you go to the Oaks Mall…

Staff Reports

May 11, 2020

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If you think your favorite store at the Oaks Mall in Gainesville was ready for business as of the May 8th re-opening, check before you make […]

Education

Petition asking School Board to rescind $3.6M land purchase offer circulating on social media

Suzette Cook

May 10, 2020

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A petition addressed to the School Board of Alachua County is asking that the decision made on May 5th to purchase 37 acres of land for […]

Government + Politics

Alachua County re-opens public pools

Mainstreet Daily News

May 9, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission has released Emergency Order 2020-23 alternaizing the limited reopening of public pools. Below are the highlights of the order: View Full Order: […]

Local Living

Take a virtual tour of the Florida Museum this week

Mainstreet Daily News

May 9, 2020

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Bring the Florida Museum to your home! Take a virtual tour through the “Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land” exhibit with Bruce MacFadden, curator of […]

Education

University of Florida’s Century Tower bathed in blue to honor health care workers

Mainstreet Daily News

May 8, 2020

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The University of Florida’s iconic Century Tower is now awash in blue light as a tribute to the thousands of dedicated UF Health hospital workers and their colleagues worldwide. […]

Education

DiBernardo: Three-sport athlete at Oak Hall heading to Wilkes University in the fall

Mike Ridaught

May 8, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is on Rocky DiBernardo of Oak Hall School. DiBernardo played football, basketball, and baseball for the Eagles. He was a part of Oak […]

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Morning on Mainstreet: Sign up for our daily newsletter and win some spending cash

Reggie Connell

May 8, 2020

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Welcome to Mainstreet Daily News – a local independent online news site dedicated to telling the story of Gainesville, Alachua County, and the surrounding areas of […]

Local Living

There’s a new kid in town

Suzette Cook

May 8, 2020

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She showed up about a week ago in Newberry. Parked next to a row of towering palm trees and pointed north facing the town water tower, […]

Government + Politics

The Friday Editorial: Are face masks really where you want to stand your ground?

Reggie Connell

May 8, 2020

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I don’t like face masks. They’re uncomfortable, hard to breathe through, annoying, and I am continually making re-adjustments because I’m not used to having a string […]

Government + Politics

Multiple Gainesville Fire Rescue crews respond to afternoon house fire

Mainstreet Daily News

May 7, 2020

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Crews from Gainesville Fire Rescue (Stations 1, 5 and 8) responded to a residential building fire in the 2500 block of NW 34th Boulevard this afternoon. […]

Covid-19

Watch a COVID-19 test being administered to a local resident at a Gainesville drive-thru site

Suzette Cook

May 7, 2020

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Yes, the swab inserted into the nasal cavity can be uncomfortable, but for employees dealing with the public face-to-face, first responders and medical personnel, knowing if […]

Covid-19

County clarifies Emergency Order 2020-21

Mainstreet Daily News

May 7, 2020

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FAQs on FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-21. Below are the newest questions and answers. To see all FAQs click the following link: https://alachuacounty.us/covid-19/Pages/faqs.aspx Q. […]

Education

Determination and desire propelled Knox for Buchholz baseball and football teams

Mike Ridaught

May 7, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is Gregory Knox, who played baseball and football for Buchholz High School. Knox was a 2-year varsity player for the baseball team, and […]

Education

Barras led Trenton to a state championship in 2019, a national ranking in 2020

Mike Ridaught

May 6, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is Emily Barras of Trenton High School. Barras was a 2-sport athlete who participated in basketball and softball. Barras was third on the […]

Covid-19

Telephone Town Hall focuses on recent executive order, and health of the community

Mainstreet Daily News

May 6, 2020

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The City of Gainesville will host its next telephone town hall at 7:15 p.m. tonight, May 6. Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe will be joined by Alachua […]

Covid-19

County Commission wants to open more ‘low risk’ businesses blocked by governor’s order

Suzette Cook

May 6, 2020

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The Alachua County commission is asking that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis give Florida counties more discretion in order to open more businesses. A letter sent to […]

Covid-19

Who will enforce Alachua County’s face mask rule?

Suzette Cook

May 6, 2020

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While Alachua County residents and elected officials debate the use of face masks in scenarios where face-to-face interactions happen and physical distancing is difficult, an airborne […]

Covid-19

Alachua County Chair: Face masks are the frontline in a range of efforts to fight COVID-19

Mainstreet Daily News

May 5, 2020

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The Alachua County Commission enacted an emergency order requiring people to wear masks when they are interacting with others in public places. Some people – such […]

Covid-19

District cancels EDEP and Camp Crystal summer programs

Mainstreet Daily News

May 5, 2020

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Due to ongoing concerns about the course of the COVID-19 epidemic, Alachua County Public Schools is cancelling both its Extended Day Enrichment and its Camp Crystal […]

Government + Politics

Gainesville Fire Rescue responds to commercial building fire

Mainstreet Daily News

May 5, 2020

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Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) crews responded early Tuesday morning to the 1300 block of NW 23rd Avenue in reference to a commercial fire alarm. Once on scene, […]

Education

Senior Spotlight: West Port’s Murry always had a ‘next play’

Mike Ridaught

May 5, 2020

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Today’s senior spotlight is DJ Murry of the West Port boys basketball team in Ocala. Murry finished out his Wolf Pack career as the 4th all-time […]